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Lithium mine at Bolivia´s Uyuni Salt Flat, Photo Source- Oton Barros (DSR/OBT/INPE), Coordenação-Geral de Observação da Terra/INPE, http://www.dsr.inpe.br (CC BY-SA 2.0)

University of Chicago Develops Groundbreaking Lithium Extraction from Seawater Amid Surging Global Demand

Researchers have optimized a new method for extracting lithium from widespread sources such as groundwater and “produced water” (a byproduct of hydraulic fracturing and offshore drilling). The new method promises to usher

Rahul Somvanshi

June 13, 2024

Pollution·Science

A Revolutionary Sponge for Oil Spill Cleanup in Frigid Waters: Discover How Canadian Scientists Pioneer CNF-SP Aerogel

Canadian scientists have developed a smart organic material called CNF-SP aerogel that can absorb or repel spilled oil. This material can be used as a sponge to quickly clean up marine oil

Rahul Somvanshi

June 12, 2024

The Yuntai Waterfall of China (Left) came under scrutiny after a video showed that water there may by supplied by pipes. (Photo: Screengrab/ X)

Travel

China’s Tallest Waterfall Exposed: Pipe-Powered Flow Revealed in Viral Video

After a video by a Douyin user (the Chinese version of TikTok, circulated by the media) showed a tourist revealing a large pipe at the top of the Yuntai Falls, the highest

Tejal Somvanshi

June 8, 2024

A new NASA study finds that Thwaites' ice loss will continue, but not quite as rapidly as previous studies have estimated. Photo Credit: NASA/James Yungel {CC BY-NC 2.0}

Climate·Science

Seawater Intrusions Drive Thwaites Glacier Towards Catastrophic Collapse – New Study Reveals

June 5 is observed as World Environment Day. It is fitting to know more about a glacier popularly known as “the Doomsday Glacier.” Owing to its geographical position, it is called so.

Rahul Somvanshi

June 6, 2024

P. aeruginosa bacteria capture by polymeric magnetic microrobots in water.

Plastic·Science·Technology

Microscopic Robots Capture 80% of Waterborne Microplastics and Bacteria – See How They Work

When plastic waste breaks down, it becomes even more difficult to remove from oceans and bodies of water. Microplastics have also infiltrated the food chain and can bind bacteria that may cause

Rahul Somvanshi

May 28, 2024

Watermelon in Chinese Supermarket, Photo Credit: HOM Ruasmska NAM (CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)

Business·China·Food & Drinks

China Consumes 70% of Global Watermelons: Discover the 70 Million Ton Appetite

Recently, the topic “Chinese People Eat 70% of the World’s Watermelons” became a trending topic on Weibo. Is there any fact to this viral topic? According to reports from multiple domestic media

Sunita Somvanshi

May 25, 2024

An aerial view of the Kutuk River in Alaska's Gates of the Arctic National Park that looks like orange paint spilling into the clear blue water. Ken Hill / National Park Service)

Nature·Science·USA

Alaska’s Rusting Rivers: 75 Sites Show Toxic Orange Waters Due to Melting Permafrost

When a river changes color, something in its environment has changed, and sometimes that’s a bad sign. Stained Rivers: Alaska’s Waterways Turn Orange A study of rivers in the U.S. state of

Tejal Somvanshi

May 24, 2024

Trident LS-1 - The World’s First Hydrofoil Electric Car-Boat. ( Source: Poseidon AmphibWorks Corporation )

Maritime·Mobility

Discover How the Trident LS-1 is Redefining Waterfront Commutes: The World’s First Hydrofoil Electric Car-Boat

Man’s innovation has no boundaries. From bullock carts to flying cars, it’s been a long journey in the modes of transport. The latest addition to transport is a car-boat vehicle. The car-boat

Rahul Somvanshi

May 23, 2024

Energy·Science

University of Córdoba Team Achieves Record Green Hydrogen Production Using Algae-Bacteria Mix that Cleans Wastewater

The BIO128 research group at the University of Córdoba has been investigating mutualistic relationships where algae and bacteria benefit from their union, resulting in the production of green hydrogen and biomass, while

Govind Tekale

May 10, 2024

Comparison of the large reservoir in Catalonia from March 2023 that shrank to 1 percent of capacity in March 2024. Source: NASA

News·Water

Catalonia’s Water Crisis Hits Historic Lows: Over 6 Million Facing Unprecedented Restrictions

Waste water will be recycled in California as the drought conditions arise, following it, Spain declares drought emergency in its Northeastern region of Catalonia. Following three years of below-average rainfall, Catalonia has

Karmactive Staff

March 22, 2024